Low Emission Strategies
FAQs
Developing a policy position for Low Emission Strategies under the Coalition Government
June 2010
The implications for the use of low emission strategies under the new Government remain to be seen. The text of the Coalition Agreement doesn’t hugely alter the status quo, stating that it will work towards compliance with air quality standards, set targets for reductions of greenhouse gases and mandate a national recharging network for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Update on the LESP Regional Group activities
June 2010
Our Regional Groups have been keeping very busy since they kicked off their work in April.
Low Emission Toolkit Update
June 2010
The LES Partnership is working with TTR, CERC and RPS Planning to develop a ‘Low Emission Toolkit’. The first version is due to be completed by September 2010 and will be free to Local Authorities.
Regional Groups are GO!
April 2010
After a month of inception meetings and plan drafting, our three Regional Groups are up and running. For the rest of 2010, the LES Partnership will work with Sussex, Leeds City Region and Liverpool City Region to deliver low emission strategies in their areas.
Bids invited for £5000 project fund
April 2010
At the Low Emission Forum event in February, we announced a £5000 fund for LES-related projects/activities in 2010. We would like to take a number of proposals forward for consideration. They could be anything associated with the Low Emission Strategies agenda.
Feedback from Environmental Audit Committee
April 2010
In a wide-ranging inquiry into Air Quality in the UK, the Environmental Audit Committee has called for increased support for local authorities to deliver improved air quality through the planning framework.
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